Persistent Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for the Fall of 2026 to assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of networking software for our industry-leading Wave Relay® products. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of senior engineers to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems. To excel in this internship, you should have experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems, an interest in embedded systems development, and an eagerness to solve challenging problems.
Position Responsibilities
Assisting in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software
Assisting with hardware development
Assisting with the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low level programming activities
Support in-house engineering activities
Assisting in the integration of other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay® system
Assisting with writing technical proposals
Job Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Must be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
Experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems
Experience with embedded systems (coursework, projects, internships, etc.)
Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Linux kernel and kernel module development
Knowledge of mobile ad hoc networking (MANET)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent problem-solving skills
Pay for this role will vary from $25 to $30 an hour based on the selected individual's experience.
This posting will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.
United States of America On-site Internship USD 25 – 30 / hour
Persistent Systems is hiring an Intern - Embedded Software Engineer (Fall 2026)
About company
We are a leading Defense Technology company providing mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets.
We engineer and manufacture our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness in contested and congested environments. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network.
The Wave Relay MANET is a dynamic routing algorithm that delivers reliable, fast, and highly scalable connectivity — the heart and soul of Persistent’s networking devices. Our technology transforms UAVs, UGVs, cameras, sensors, and people into a global fabric of connectivity to stream uninterrupted audio, video, and data even in difficult urban, subterranean, mountainous, or maritime environments.